Religious confession is an important practice that plays a significant role in shaping sexual guilt, repression, and the regulation of erotic desire among adherents. It involves admitting one's sins...
I will discuss how the Kathoey tradition illuminates intersections of gender identity, erotic desire, and religious practice in Thailand. Firstly, I will describe what is meant by Kathoey and its...
Sexual imagery is an important element in the development of human consciousness, thought processes, and behavior patterns. In addition to providing individuals with an outlet for their natural...
Cofán is an indigenous community located in Panama. It has a population of approximately 12,0000 people and speaks Kofan language. Their way of life is heavily influenced by their belief in the...
Fasting is an ancient practice found in many religions around the world, including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others. It involves abstaining from food, drink, or both for a...
Ritualized sexual abstinence is an important aspect of many religions and spiritual traditions. It involves refraining from sexual activity for a specific period of time, often during a period of...
The Aztecs were a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilization that flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries AD, primarily in central Mexico. They had an elaborate system of sexual purity rituals that...
Celibacy is a state of voluntary or involuntary abstinence from sexual relations for religious reasons or personal choice. In religious traditions, it has been considered a virtue, while some...
Many religions around the world have strict rules regarding premarital and extramarital sex, which are often enforced through penalties such as excommunication from the faith community.
Some...
Sexual abstinence is a practice that involves refraining from sexual intercourse until marriage or for religious reasons. This can take many forms and have different meanings depending on the culture...